Tecnam P2008 - Loading

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1. Get moments from loading charts
2. Obtain the empty weight and moment from the most recent weight and balance
3. Insert the weights and the moments for fuel, occupants and baggage from the previous chart
4. Total the weight and the moment columns
5. Divide the total moment by the total weight to get the arm
6. Check that the total weight does not exceed maximum gross weight of 1320 pounds
7. Check that the arm falls within the C.G. range
CoG Position Computation Chart
Weight
(lbs)
Arm
(inches)*
Moment
Empty Weight
Fuel
86.97
Pilot & Passenger
74.80
Baggage
95.16
Total MOMENT
Total WEIGHT
Distance “D”=
MOMENT/WEIGHT
*ADD to the distance “D” the value 1567mm (62in)
C.G.Range
Meters
1.842
2.020
Inches
72.50
79.5
Max Weight
Pounds
Kilograms
1320.00
600.00
Weight
(lbs)
Arm
(inches)
Moment
Empty Weight 813,5 77,13 62741,99
Fuel
150
86,97
13045,50
Pilot & Passenger
300
74,80
22440,00
Baggage
20
95,16
1903,20
Totals 1283,5 78,01 100130,69
Example Problem
In this example, the gross weight is under the max gross weight of 1320 pounds and the Arm or C.G. is within the C.G.
range listed above.
3.3.1 Loading
Baggage compartment is designed for a maximum load of 44 pounds. Baggage size shall prevent excessive loading of
utility shelf (maximum pressure 12.5 kg/dm
2
). Maximum baggage size is: 80x45x32 cm . Baggage shall be secured using a
tie-down net to prevent any baggage movement during maneuvers.